Q: My 98 Jeep Cherokee Laredo smokes only when stopped, and antifreeze comes out but, doesn't overheat.
It's smoking from where the radiator is, beside the top coolant hose, but doesn't over heat. It's also sprays antifreeze
My car has 212000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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